The summer tech drought is over and gadget makers have come out swinging with Windows 8 laptop-tablet hybrids, Android tablets and high-powered smartphones. Here's the most interesting new gear announced at the IFA 2012 show in Berlin.

Dell XPS 10 (Windows RT)

Not much is known about the specs of Dell’s XPS 10 hybrid. What we do know is that it’s a 10-inch tablet with an attachable keyboard and trackpad dock, and that when connected, they offer a combined 20 hours of battery life according to Engadget. It’ll be out at the end of October, but no word on price.